The 89th Session’s effect on DFW public schools

Community Impact 7/3 9:00A

The 89th Texas Legislative Session brought sweeping changes to public education from major funding increases to the launch of the state’s first-ever education savings account program.

Cook Children’s program coordinator shares water safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations

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Jillian Mitchell spoke with Community Impact about practicing water safety during the summer and with Fourth of July celebrations coming up.

Q&A: Keller Williams Realtor Newman Dalton speaks about North Texas housing market

Community Impact 7/3 4:00A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

North Texas has seen properties spend a longer time on the market and an increased supply of houses to purchase.

Austin-based Base Power looks to support North Texas homeowners with home battery solution

Community Impact 7/3 4:00A

Texas-based Base Power, a provider of backup batteries for homes, is looking to expand its statewide reach through an expansion into the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

La La Land Kind Café now has coffee, specialty toasts in Southlake

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The cafe’s menu features lattes, signature coolers, hibiscus iced tea, avocado toast and hazelnut toast, which features strawberries and bananas.

Trophy Club Town Council to consider $8.15M bond for infrastructure

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Council would pass the go-ahead for the bond during the Aug. 25 meeting.

Nasr Jewelers now sells fine rings, watches in Grapevine

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Nasr Jewelers opened new location in former spot that housed Haltom's Jewelers.

Solis Mammography launches AI screening to help find heart disease in women

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Solis Mammography is using artificial intelligence software to identify heart disease in women who come in for their yearly mammogram.

Jackson Road Bridge opens in Colleyville after 18 months of construction

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Jackson Road Bridge over Little Bear Creek in Colleyville opened July 2 after several delays since the start of the project in 2024.

School cellphone ban, Texas grid reliability: Check out 6 new Texas laws that took effect...

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Over 250 laws took effect immediately after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed them, including measures banning cellphones in public schools, clarifying when doctors can perform emergency abortions and making it a crime to purchase or sell Texas...

Beginning July 1, Texas drivers will receive license plates directly from dealerships

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Under a new state law, Texans who purchase new and used vehicles from in-state dealers will drive off the lot with their metal license plates.

Lazi Cow to serve boba milk teas, Japanese-style pastries in Colleyville

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During Lazi Cow's grand opening weekend, Kim said the store will give away free tumblers after customers follow Lazi Cow on Instagram and stop by to purchase a treat July 19.

Knockout Sports Bar location in Grapevine closes

Community Impact 6/30 7:00A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

A sign on the door from C82 Commercial said the locks were changed due to delinquent rent. A spokesperson for the company said the lockout happened at the end of June.

Southlake Strength and Fitness offering personal training options

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Eight trainers help provide one-on-one or group training in Southlake.

Southlake restaurant owner to bring Stella Café to Grapevine

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Paola Pedrignani also owns a restaurant in Manhattan.